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City Council Agenda
August 1, 2000 - 7:00 p.m.
Civic Center
410 E. Washington Street
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ITEM NO. 1. CALL TO ORDER.
ROLL CALL.
ITEM NO. 2. MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION.
b. Irving B. Weber day - August 12
ITEM NO. 3. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED OR AMENDED.
a. Approval of Official Council Actions for the regular meeting of July 18, as
recommended by the City Clerk.
b. Minutes of Boards and Commissions.
(1) Iowa City Airport Commission - June 8
(2) Iowa City Board of Appeals - February 7
(3) Iowa City Board of Appeals - June 5
(4) Iowa City Public Library Board of Trustees - June 22
(5) Iowa City Telecommunications Commission - June 26
(6) Police Citizens Review Board - June 13
Recommendation: Receive PCRB Public Report #99-08
(7) Police Citizens Review Board - July 11
Recommendation: Receive PCRB Public Report #99-10 and PCRB Annual
Report (7/11/99 - 6/30/00)
(8) Police Citizens Review Board - July 18
Recommendation: Receive PCRB Public Reports #99-10 and 00-01; receive
PCRB Annual Report (7/1/99 - 6/30/00)
(9) Rules Committee - July 26, 2000
Recommendation: Adopt the changes as requested by the Historic
Preservation Commission.
(10) Senior Center Commission - June 20
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c. Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
(1)Class C Liquor License for Downtown Iowa City Entertainment, LLC, dba
Malone's Irish Pub, 121 Iowa Ave. (Renewal)
(2) Class C Liquor License for James J. Tucker dba Tuck's Place, 210 N. Linn St.
(Renewal)
(3) Class C Beer Permit for L&M Mighty Shop, Inc., dba L&M Mighty Shop, Inc.,
504 E. Burlington St. (Renewal)
(4) Refund an unused portion of a Class B Beer Permit for Pizza Hut of America,
Inc. dba Pizza Hut #402005, 1921 Keokuk St.
(5) Special 5-Day Class B Beer Permit for Iowa City Fall Fun Festival dba Iowa
City Fall Fun Festival, 2140 Rochester Ave. (September 1, 2000 - September
3, 2000) (New)
(6) Temporary Outdoor Service Area for Iowa City Fall Fun Festival, 2140
Rochester Ave. (New)
oo-?,,~') (7) Resolution to issue Dance Permit to Iowa City Fall Fun Festival, 2140
Rochester Ave. (New) ~
(8) ',: Resolution to issue Dance Permit to Downtown Iowa City Entertainment,
LLC, dba Malone's Irish Pub, 1 21 Iowa Ave. (Renewal)
d. Motions.
(1) CONSIDER A MOTION TO APPROVE DISBURSEMENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF
$30,823,019.84 FOR THE PERIOD OF JUNE I THROUGH JUNE 30, 2000,
AS RECOMMENDED BY THE FINANCE DIRECTOR SUBJECT TO AUDIT.
DISBURSEMENTS ARE PUBLISHED AND PERMANENTLY RETAINED IN THE
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE CODE.
e. Resolutions.
C~o- 2-~'+ (1) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY
SEWER, STORM SEWER, WATER MAIN, AND PAVING PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS FOR WILD PRAIRIE ESTATES - PART 3, AND DECLARING
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE.
Comment: See Engineer's Report.
z::>D- 2-C, _5 (2) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
CAPTAIN IRISH PARKWAY PHASE I IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT.
Comment: See Engineer's Report.
~D - 2. ~/~ (3) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF
AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN IOWA CITY AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN A LETTER OF SUPPORT IN ORDER TO FULFILL THE THRESHOLD
REQUIREMENTS OF THE LOW INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDIT
APPLICATION.
Comment: This resolution of support will enable Regency Heights Apartments
to apply for Low Income Housing Tax Credits from the State of Iowa. This is
the second phase of the project located at the intersection of Scott Boulevard
and Scott Park Drive.
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f. Setting Public Hearings.
co- Z~7 (1) CONSIDER A SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR AUGUST 15 ON PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
THE 2000 PAVEMENT MARKING PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO
PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER
TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Comment: This project consists of pavement marking for the centerlines,
lane lines, crosswalks & stop bars of certain Iowa City arterial and collector
streets.
g. Correspondence.
(1) Nancy Purington - NEA
(2) Larry Eckholt - NEA
(3) Julie Miller Kearney (Stepping-Up Project) - alcohol
(4) Julie Phye (Stepping-Up Project) - alcohol
(5) Robert Latta - alcohol
(6) Eileen Fisher (JC Tobacco-Free Coalition) - tobacco
~"~,),',.,~-i.¢~<,,~.1L (8) Regenia Bailey, Mary Bennett, Linda Kroo., Ka,r~ Kubby, Doris Malkmus,
Margaret Wieting - Emma Harvat
~_'S)~ _(>~,? .~z¢,;c(rt,(9) Carl Stack - Emma Harvat
-~-.-J~'c _5~/~rT (10) John Chadima (JC Historical Society) - Emma Harvat
ci,~,_j~, ' (11) Donna Epley- Emma Harvat
(12) Carol Spaziani - Emma Harvat
(13) Carol Spaziani - Willow Creek Trail
(14) Carol Spaziani - Solid Waste Disposal Committee
(15) Acting JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner - Installation of a Three-Lane Cross
Section on Rochester Avenue between Rita Lynn Court and Post Roa
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR.
ITEM NO. 4. PUBLIC DISCUSSION (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA). [UNTIL 8 PM]
Public Discussion will be continued, if necessary, prior to "City Council Information"
item.
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ITEM NO. 5. PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS.
a. Public hearing on an ordinance rezoning 20.78 Acres from Interim Development
Multi-Family (ID-RM) to Public (P) for property located west of Gilbert Street south
Comment: At its June 15 Meeting by a vote of 6-0 the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval. Staff recommended approval in a staff report
dated June 15.
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b. Public hearing on an ordinance rezoning 35.15 acres from Planned Development
Housing Overlay (OPDH-1) to Sensitive Areas Overlay (OSA-1) and approving the
preliminary sensitive areas development plan for Walnut Ridge, Part 8-10, a 23-1ot
residential subdivision located on Kennedy Parkway. (REZ00-0013/SUBO0-O010)
Comment: At its July 6 meeting by a vote of 5-0, the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval subject to the final plat application including a
City Forester-approved tree replacement plan and a conservation easement to
assure the long-term protection of the woodlands and protected slopes. Staff
recommended approval subject to the tree replacement plan and conservation
easement.
Action:
~o- 2_~,~ c. Consider a resolution approving the annexation of 69.37 acres of property located
at the southwest corner of Lower West Branch Road and Taft Avenue. (ANN00-
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Comment: At its May 18 me~g, by a vote of 5-0, the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval of the proposed annexation. Staff
recommended approval in a report dated May 4.
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d. Consider an ordinance to conditionally rezone 30.32 acres from County Suburban
Residential (RS) to Low Density Single-Family Residential (RS-5) and 39.05 acres
from County Suburban Residential (RS) to Interim Development Residential (ID-RS)
for property located at the southwest corner of Lower West Branch Road and Taft
Avenue. (REZ00-0012) (First consideration) ZZ,.),, ~.,..~w/~,~, ~__~ ~ '
Comment: At its May 18 meeting, by a vote of 5-0, the Plannin Zoning
Commission recommended approval of the proposed rezoning, subject to the
eventual development of the property being consistent with the policies in the
Northeast District Plan, and the retention of a stone railroad bridge for public
access use. Staff recommended approval in a report dated May 4.
e. Consider an ordinance to rezone 54 acres from Public/Intensive Commercial (P/CI)
to Sensitive Areas Overlay - Public (OSA-P) and for approval of a preliminary
Sensitive Areas Development Plan for property located in the north part of the
airport property, west of Riverside Drive. (REZ99-000.~,~~n~_.~op.t),,t .
Comment: At its April 20 meeting, by a vote of 7-0, the Plannm~ Z/Zoning
Commission recommended approval of the proposed rezoning. Staff recommended
approval in a report dated April 6. Deferred on July 18. Staff recommends thatt
this item be deferred to August 15.
f. Consider a letter to the Johnson County Board of Supervisors recommending denial
of a rezoning of 125.43 acres located within Fringe Area C east of Dane Road and
west and south of the Lakeridge Mobile Home Park from County A1 Rural and RS
Suburban Residential to County RMH Manufactured Housing Residential. (CZ0027)
Comment: At its June 15 meeting by a vote of 6-0 the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended denial of this rezoning due to its non-compliance with
the Fringe Area Agreement, the Iowa City Comprehensive Plan, and the Johnson
County Land Use Plan. The Commission also recommended that if the Board
entertains approval of this rezoning then the Board and City Council should meet to
discuss merits of the proposal with relationship to the Fringe Area Agreement and
the Future of the agreement. Staff recommended denial in a report dated
June 9. Deferred on July 18. Correspondence included in Council packet.
Petition included in Council packet.
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ITEM NO. 6. PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $12,000,000
SEWER REVENUE BONDS.
Comment: This public hearing is being held to receive public comment regarding the
issuance of up to $12,000,000 Sewer Revenue bonds. Bond proceeds will be used to
extend, improve and equip the sanitary sewer utility of the City. The resolution
authorizes staff to proceed on behalf of the City with the sale of the bonds, to select
a date for the sale thereof, and to take all action necessary to permit the sale of said
bonds on a basis favorable to the City and acceptable to the City Council.
a. PUBLIC HEARING
Oo- 2~,¢f b. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION INSTITUTING
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Action:
ITEM NO. 7. PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO
EXCEED $13,000,000 WATER REVENUE BONDS.
Comment: This public hearing is being held to receive public comment regarding the
issuance of ~13,000,000 Water Revenue bonds. Bond proceeds will be used to
provide funds to extend, improve and equip the water utility of the City. The
resolution authorizes staff to proceed on behalf of the City with the sale of the bonds,
to select a date for the sale thereof, and to take all action necessary to permit the sale
of said bonds on a basis favorable to the City and acceptable to the City Council.
a.PUBLIC HEARING
Action:
c>o - z.'l o b. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION INSTITUTING
Action:
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ITEM NO. 8. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE BY-LAWS OF THE HISTORIC
-7_,'1[ PRESERVATION COMMISSION TO PROVIDE FOR A SECOND REGULAR MONTHLY
MEETING, AS NEEDED.
Comment: At its June 20 meeting, Council approved revised procedures which called
for the establishment of a second regular monthly meeting of the Historic Preservation
Commission as needed, dependent upon the filing of applications for the review of
Certificates of Appropriateness. Associated changes are also needed to the
Commission's by-laws to establish the second regular meeting. The Historic
Preservation Commission recommended the proposed amendments at its June 8
meeting.
ITEM NO. 9. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE
oo- Z'~7- MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BY AND
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND HOWARD R. GREEN COMPANY, TO
PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN OF THE
MORMON TREK BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENTS.
Comment: This agreement is with Howard R. Green Company for the design of the
Mormon Trek Boulevard Improvements Project from Melrose Avenue to the Iowa
Interstate Railroad Viaduct. This project is scheduled for construction in 2001. The
total cost of the services is 9205,000. This is a joint project with the University of
Iowa. The costs will be split 50/50 with the City's share being funded with Road Use
Tax and General Obligation Bond proceeds.
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ITE~ ~0.10. CO~81DER ~ REBO[~TIO~ ~gTHORIZI~G THE CITY ~GER TO 81G~ FOR~[
- Z~ ~ PURCHASE AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND ECUMENICAL
HOUSING CORPORATION FOR THE SALE OF ECUMENICAL'S SURFACE PARKING
LOT TO THE CITY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TOWER PLACE AND PARKING AND THE
SALE OF CONDOMINIUM UNIT 1F IN TOWER PLACE AND PARKING TO
ECUMENICAL FROM THE CITY, SAID AGREEMENTS TO BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH
THE PARTIES' LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING DATED JUNE 29, 1999.
Comment: By letter of June 29, 1999, the City of Iowa City and Ecumenical Housing
Corporation reached a letter of understanding in connection with the City's acquisition of
Ecumenical Towers' parking area and provision of replacement parking in Unit 1F of
Tower Place and Parking. Formal purchase agreements are being prepared in accordance
with the letter of understanding. This resolution will authorize the City Manger to sign
said purchase agreements upon the approval of the City Attorney, assuming said
purchase agreements are in substantial compliance with the letter of understanding
previously approved by Council.
August 1, 2000 City of Iowa City Page 8
ITEM NO. 11. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION DEDICATING AUDITORS PARCEL # 2000031
oo-_ 2~'iH- CONTAINING 32.79 ACRES AND LOT 38, FIRST AND ROCHESTER SUBDIVISION,
PART I FOR PARK PURPOSES.
Comment: This resolution will dedicate as parkland 32.79 acres of the "Gaulocher
Tract" (the land remaining following the recent cemetery expansion) and Lot 38, First
and Rochester Part 1 subdivision, which was recently purchased by the City.
c ion:
ITEM NO. 12. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS I~"~T~E CITY
t>o-Zq5 ATTORNEY'S OFFICE BY INCREASING THE POSITION OF ASSISTANT CITY
ATTORNEY FROM 2 FTE TO 2.5 FTE.
Comment: This resolution will authorize a half-time additional Assistant City Attorney.
Action:
ITEM NO. 13. PUBLIC DISCUSSION ElF NECESSARY] (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA).
ITEM NO. 14. ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES.
a. Current Vacancies.
(1) Solid WaSte Advisory Commission - Two vacancies to fill three-year terms
ending October 1, 2003, two vacancies to fill two-year terms ending
October 1, 2002; and three vacancies to fill one-year terms ending October
1, 2001. (As this is a new Committee, no members currently serve.)
b. Previously-Announced Vacancies.
(1) Housing and Community Development Commission* - Three vacancies to fill
three-year terms ending September 1, 2003. (Terms expire for Bob EIIliott,
Jayne Moraski and Rick House.) (5 females and 1 male currently serve.)
(2} Police Citizens Review Board* - Two vacancies to fill four-year terms ending
September 1, 2004. (Terms expire for John Stratton and Patricia Farrant.) (1
female and 2 males currently serve.)
*Previously announced to be appointed September 5, a meeting later cancelled.
Appointments will be made September 12.
August 1, 2000 City of Iowa City Page 9
ITEM NO. 15. CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS.
a. Civil Service Commission - One appointment to fill an unexpired term ending April
.; 2, 2001. (Susan Dulek resigned.) (1 male and 1 female currently serve.)
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i.,]d] b. Historic Preservation Commission - One appointment to fill an unexpired term
~ , ~.. representing the College Green Historic District ending March 29. 2003. (Pamela
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~ c. Public A~ Advisory Committee - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending
JanuarV 1, 2002. (Karen Michaeli resigned.) (3 males and 3 females currently
serve.)
ITEM NO. 16. CITY ~NCIL INFORMATION.
ITEM NO. 17. REPORT ON ITEMS FROM CITY STAFF.
a. City Attorney.
b. City Clerk.
c. City Manager.
ITEM NO. 18. ADJOURNMENT.
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--- City Council Meeting Schedule and .M,,, 27,2000
'°~,~;~ Tentative Work Session Agendas
J July 31 Monday
6:30p COUNCIL WORK SESSION Council Chambers
Review Zoning Items
· Dispersion of Subsidized Housing
· Review Agenda Items
· Council Appointments: Civil Service Commission (1), Historic Preservation
Commission (1), Public Art Advisory Committee (1)
· College/Washington Streets Traffic Calming
· Recognition of Emma Harvat
· Alcohol Issues
· Tobacco Issues
·Council Travel Issues
Council Time
l August I Tuesday
7:00p FORMAL COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers
August 14 Monday
6:30p COUNCIL WORK SESSION Council Chambers
August 15 Tuesday
7 :O0p FORMAL COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers
September 4 Monday
LABOR DAY HOLIDAY - CITY OFFICES CLOSED
September 11 Monday
6:30p SPECIAL COUNCIL WORK SESSION Council Chambers
Meeting dates/times subject to change
FUTURE WORK SESSION ITEMS
Kirkwood Avenue Signalization Sidewalk Snow Removal
Campaign Contributions Sidewalk Cafes
Deer Management Plan N Dubuque Street Entrance